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Basic information about CIW file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CIW（*.CIW or *.ciw）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CIW file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the CIW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CIW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CIW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CIW file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CIW file?
  • How to open a CIW file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CIW file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CIW file?
  • How to convert CIW files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CIW file format?


1.Detail information about CIW file extension: EndNote Web Of Science Export

File type EndNote Web Of Science Export Category Uncommon Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CIW file is a EndNote Web Of Science Export. The ciw file extension is associated with the EndNote a reference managing tool for Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X and iOS operating systems.

The ciw file stores exported database from EndNote known as Web of Science (ISI) database.

Web of Science is also on-line service.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CIW files

Windows		 EndNote

macOS		 EndNote for Mac

iOS		 EndNote for iPad



How to convert CIW files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for CIW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CIW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CIW to ENL CIW to PDF


Can't open a CIW file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CIW”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CIW extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CIW file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of CIW files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a CIW file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CIW file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CIW file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the CIW file is damaged.
  • Whether the CIW file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the CIW file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the CIW file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the CIW file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CIW file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CIW file.

If the CIW file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.